Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints
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Descriptive Summary
Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla 92093-0175
Title: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints
Creator:
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Identifier/Call Number: SAC 0059
Physical Description:
0.0 Linear feet
(7 map case folders)
Date (inclusive): 1944-1968
Abstract: The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints collection documents the design and planning of ships
owned, operated, or managed by the Institution through the 1960s.
Languages:
English
.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints collection documents the design and planning of ships
owned, operated, or managed by the Institution through the 1960s. Some of the drawings and blueprints were created at Scripps,
while others were created by the U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships or design firms specializing in naval architecture and engineering.
The collection does not include designs for all vessels related to Scripps.
Historical Background
Since its early days, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has owned and operated research ships. While a few of the vessels
were owned directly by the Institution, many have been managed through agreements with the Office of Naval Research, and with
funding support by the U.S. National Science Foundation. From its founding, Scripps Institute of Oceanography has owned, operated,
or managed over 26 research vessels or platforms.
The dates of operation for ships documented in this collection are: R/V Alexander Agassiz II (1962-1976), R/V Alpha Helix
(1965-1980), R/V Argo (1959-1970), R/V Horizon (1947-1969), R/V New Horizon (1978-2015), and R/V Orca (1956-1962).
Preferred Citation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Ship Drawings and Blueprints. SAC 59. Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego Library.
Acquisition Information
Acquired 1982-1983
OFF-SITE STORAGE
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR RETRIEVAL OF MATERIALS.
Publication Rights
Publication rights are held by UC Regents.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Oceanographic research ships
Shipbuilding
Scripps Institution of Oceanography -- Archives
Alexander Agassiz (Ship)
Alpha Helix (Research vessel)
Horizon (Ship)
New Horizon (Ship)
Orca (Ship)
Argo (Research vessel)
SHIP DRAWINGS AND BLUEPRINTS
Scope and Content of Series
Series 1) SHIP DRAWINGS AND BLUEPRINTS: Includes a small selection of identified and unidentified ship drawings and blueprints.
Arranged alphabetically by ship's name.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 1
R/V
Alexander Agassiz II (12 sheets)
1962-1965, undated
General note
Drawings include: Deck arrangements, drilling and coring options, life boat storage, tripod mast, Alguire installation drawing,
thermometer reading chair drawing, and lab arrangement. Designers include: Thearle & Emerson and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 2
R/V
Alexander Agassiz II (13 sheets)
1966-1967
General note
Drawings include: Deck arrangement, ship sections and profiles, proposed derrick, crew and room arrangements, and deep coring
winch plans. Designers include: Higgins Industries Inc., Ocean Science and Engineering Inc., and M. Rosenblatt & Son, Inc.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 3
R/V
Alpha Helix (12 sheets)
1963 September 23
General note
Drawings include: Outboard profiles, inboard profile, general arrangements (hold and inner bottom, main deck and above), lines
and offsets, structural plans and frames. Designers include: L.R. Glosten & Associates.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 4
R/V
Argo (7 sheets)
1962-1966
General note
Drawings include: Deck arrangements and dredge wench A-frame plans. Designers include: Thearle & Emerson and Scripps Institution
of Oceanography.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 5
R/V
Horizon (2 sheets)
1944, 1963
General note
Drawings include: blueprint of main deck used in 1948 conversion (contract no. N0bs 1259, B.P. file 21-10-8, tracing no. 2208,
Bureau of Ships plan no. ATA 174-S010-118569 ALT), as well as Hydraulic frame blueprints. Designers include: U.S. Navy Bureau
of Ships and Hargo Engineering.
Oversize Annex MC-020, Folder 5
R/V
New Horizon (5 sheets)
1965-1968, undated
General note
Drawings include: hand drawn ship designs for proposal (1965), ship profiles (1966), ship body plan with revised lines (1968),
and hand drawn outline (undated). Designers include: Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Oversize Annex MC-021, Folder 1
R/V
Orca (3 sheets)
undated
General note
Drawings include: boat deck, main deck, and platform deck. Designers include: Thearle & Emerson.
Oversize Annex MC-021, Folder 2
Unidentified ships (14 sheets)
1951-1965, undated
General note
Ships include an unidentified T-Agor and proposed replacements for R/V
Spencer F. Baird and R/V
Argo. Drawings include: Deck arrangements, interior deigns, ship lines and profiles, and ship sections. Designers include: U.S.
Navy Bureau of Ships, Marinette Marine Corporation, Higgins Industry Inc., and Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
